Comparison

Black Desert Mobile vs Lineage2M

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Black Desert Mobile

Embark on a breathtaking MMORPG adventure with dynamic combat and stunning graphics. Customize your character with extreme detail and explore a vast open world filled with life content. Manage your camp, tame pets, and embark on quests with players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Dynamic action combat
  • Extreme character customization
  • Vast open-world exploration
  • Life content (fishing, taming)
  • Camp management
  • High-fidelity graphics
Features
Currently charting
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'Includes random-item purchases' "Finally, An Actual Open-World For Mobile" –TheGamer- "The best mobile MMO gameplay" –MMORPG.com- "A true MMO experience" –GamePress- "Prettiest fantasy MMOs on mobile" -VentureBeat- [Black Desert Mobile Official Website] https://www.world.blackdesertm.com/ ▶Black Desert Mobile◀ The critically-acclaimed MMO with players from over 150 countries around the world! Experience the amazing adventure in Black Desert on Mobile. ■ Breathtaking Action Play as 14 unique classes with dynamic skills. Indulge in unparalled, fast-paced action and combat found only on Black Desert Mobile! ■ The Best Graphics on Mobile Immersive world with sophisticated, high-fidelity graphics! Take the original quality experience anywhere you go on mobile. ■ Express Yourself with Extreme Character Customization Simple tools allow for high degree of freedom in character customization! Become your true self with customization options that push the boundaries of gaming. ■ An Endless Amount of Content to Create the World Vast life content, including fishing and taming, along with the your own Camp to manage and expand. Trustworthy pets and horses to keep you company on your adventures. [Social Media] Follow us on our Social Media for the latest news & updates! Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackDesertMobile Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/blackdesertmobile_en Twitter : https://twitter.com/BlackDesertM_en [Device Requirements] iPhone 12 Pro / iOS 14

About

Lineage2M

Embark on a grand adventure in a wartorn world spanning two continents. This MMORPG offers stunning 4K UHD graphics, allowing thousands of players to battle for supremacy. Choose from diverse races and classes, upgrade your gear, and explore a vast open world filled with quests and challenges.

Highlights
  • 4K UHD graphics
  • Thousands of players in one battle
  • Multiple races and 31+ classes
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Clan quests and world bosses
  • Wyvern flight
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A World-Class MMORPG Are you a player or a conquerer? Explore NCSOFT's chart-topping mobile MMORPG from South Korea on a worldwide stage. Test your might and mettle in a wartorn world that spans across two epic continents. NCSOFT's popular Lineage2 franchise comes to mobile on a global scale where thousands of players can battle for supremacy in an immersive open world. Experience a new era for MMORPGs in Lineage2M. ▣ THE NEW ERA OF THE MMORPG HAS ARRIVED ▣ Lineage2M boasts full 3D in 4K UHD, the highest definition available on mobile devices. With thoroughly drawn armor patterns and detailed character expressions, Lineage2M achieved the highest degree of graphics quality. This is the first mobile game that allows more than ten thousand players to gather in one location and fight in one epic battle. ▣ BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY ▣ Play with a rich variety of races and over 31 classes without losing level progress! Humans, Elves, Dark Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs fight for loot and power across two continents. Lineage2M's classes include the highly adaptable sword-and-shield Knight, a dual-bladed Warrior, a Raider with pinpoint assasin accuracy, an Archer for ranged combat enthusiasts, a Cleric that wields Orbs of holy healing power, and a Wizard with a magical Staff. Upgrade and collect new weaponry and level up with regular individual and clan quests. ▣ EXPLORE A WORLD OF CONQUEST ▣ Explore a vast, stunning, and lush open world that allows thousands of players to simultaneously meet up, go on a variety of quests, and conquer the world. The seamless two continents of Aden can be navigated on foot or with the use of teleporters and flight on majestic wyverns. Confront monstrous world bosses, defeat Etis' hordes on the ramparts of Giran Castle, and socialize with your fellow adventurers in Talking Isle Village. ▣ Lineage 2M Official Community ▣ ※ For more Lineage2M news, check the official website! ※ Website: https://lineage2m.plaync.com/naeu/ ※ Follow us on social media https://facebook.com/PlayLineage2M https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJgH5s-ROC97wXmv5wXDVg ▣ Lineage2M with PURPLE ▣ When connecting from a PC, PURPLE and Lineage2M can be installed together. ▣ Lineage 2M requires the following permissions for smooth gameplay. * Optional permission [Optional] Photos: Permission to save files after photo registration, screen capture, and video recording in the community bulletin boards [Optional] Camera: Upload image/video, change profile picture [Optional] Audio: Permission to record audio when recording video [Optional] Notifications: Permission to receive informational notifications and advertising push notifications sent from game apps [Optional] Tracking: Providing customized advertisements and analyzing service usage - You can use the game even if you do not agree to the optional rights. * How to revoke access - after agreeing to the access right, you can reset or revoke the access right as follows. - Settings > Lineage2M > Select permission > Agree or withdraw access permission * Minimum requirements: RAM 3GB Privacy Policy https://www.plaync.com/policy/privacy/en Terms of Service https://plaync.com/policy/service

Screenshots

Black Desert Mobile4 screens
Lineage2M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Black Desert Mobile at 4.6 against Lineage2M's 3.0. Black Desert Mobile also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and ratings volume (33K vs 918). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Black Desert Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lineage2M sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Desert Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Desert Mobile has 33K ratings behind it against 918, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Black Desert Mobile's written reviews are positive against 21% of Lineage2M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Black Desert Mobile versus Lineage2M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack Desert MobileLineage2M
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better3.0 (918 ratings)
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews — better20.8% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better918
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB2.9 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPearl Abyss Corp.NC Corp.

Customer experience

Black Desert Mobile

All ratings32,602 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,796 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative39.6%

Lineage2M

All ratings912 ratings
Positive48.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative46.3%
Written reviews433 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative73.4%

User reviews

Black Desert Mobile

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Stunning graphics
  • 🌟 Immersive world and story
  • 🎨 Excellent character customization
  • ⚔️ Engaging combat system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Restrictive gender-locked classes
  • 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Lineage2M

From 918 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Nostalgia for original Lineage 2
  • 👍 Good graphics and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔥 Heavily pay-to-win
  • 🤖 Overrun by bots
  • ⌚ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤕 Lack of character customization

Bugs and requests

Black Desert Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when summoning a horse
  • Unable to claim certain items
  • Matchmaking issues in PvP arena
  • Connectivity problems and server instability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow gender selection for all classes
  • Improve social features and player interaction
  • Add more diverse content and endgame activities
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes
  • Provide better balance between free-to-play and paid progression

Lineage2M

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Servers constantly full, unable to create characters
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Gear upgrades causing item loss
  • Skill and buff issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More servers to reduce overcrowding
  • Better bot detection and moderation
  • Improved character customization
  • More intuitive and informative UI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Black Desert Mobile

One-time10
  • 40 pearls$0.99
  • 122 pearls$2.99
  • 204 pearls$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Combat Plus (14 Days)$4.99
  • 410 pearls$9.99
  • All-Inclusive Plus Chest$9.99
  • 1232 pearls$29.99
  • 1232 Pearls + Bonus 5% Pearls$29.99
  • 4115 pearls$99.99
  • 4115 Pearls + Bonus 10% Pearls$99.99
10 purchases

Lineage2M

One-time10
  • Beginner Adventurer's Package$0.99
  • 120 Dia$2.99
  • 400 Dia$9.99
Show 7 more
  • 1,200 Dia$29.99
  • Leah's Noble Medal Chest$29.99
  • 2,000 Dia$49.99
  • 2000 Dia Package of the Oracle$49.99
  • Leah's Glowing Token Chest$49.99
  • 4,000 Dia$99.99
  • Leah's Radiant Token Chest$99.99

Questions

Is Black Desert Mobile free?
Black Desert Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lineage2M free?
Lineage2M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Black Desert Mobile or Lineage2M?
Black Desert Mobile is rated higher. Black Desert Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Lineage2M averages 3.0 from 918 ratings.
Do Black Desert Mobile or Lineage2M have ads?
Neither Black Desert Mobile nor Lineage2M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Black Desert Mobile or Lineage2M?
Black Desert Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Lineage2M fortnightly. Most recently, Black Desert Mobile was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lineage2M on November 3, 2026.

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